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Dr. Jenny Kokai Contributes to ATHE Award-Winning Volume
Among the volume's contributors is Dr. Jenny Kokai, director of the School of Theatre and Dance in 窪蹋勛圖厙s College of Design, Art & Performance, whose essay, Why Be a Bad Guy? Immersive Performance and Transgression at the Disney Theme Park, co-written with Tom Robson, expands upon themes explored in her previous books and essays.
August 6, 2026Faculty, Research, Theatre & Dance
Joo Woo Awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
What started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program. Woo, who teaches painting and drawing at the 窪蹋勛圖厙s (窪蹋勛圖厙) College of Design, Art & Performances School of Art & Art History, said she felt humbled and excited, but also overwhelmed to receive the Fulbright award, acknowledging the scale of work ahead.
June 3, 2026Art & Art History, Faculty, Research
Legacy of the cool aunt inspires 窪蹋勛圖厙 students path to graduation
Alyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as the cool aunt. While Card-Howe is, in fact, her aunt, she prefers to think of Duurloo more like a cousin. Were only five years apart in age, Card-Howe said, laughing. Aunt makes me sound old. But Card-Howes influence on Duurloo is unmistakable. Shes the reason I chose 窪蹋勛圖厙, Duurloo said.
May 4, 2026Art & Art History, Students & Alumni
Noelle Mason Earns Outstanding Research Achievement Award
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 honored 11 faculty members at the Faculty Honors & Awards Ceremony. Awardees from seven colleges and 10 departments were recognized for work across scientific and creative fields. Professor Noelle Mason, MFA, received an Outstanding Research Achievement Award for her research and creative accomplishments.
April 21, 2026Art & Art History, Faculty, Research
New & Next at 窪蹋勛圖厙 Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and students
This spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.
April 2, 2026Community Outreach, Graphicstudio, Research, Students & Alumni
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